Start with the mode that matches your story: compare places by color, or animate events across a timeline. Desktop is recommended for full creation; mobile viewing and basic use are improving.
Country / state / county comparison stories
Color countries, U.S. states, counties, and regions by values or categories over time.
Event timeline stories
Animate battles, incidents, cities, sites, ports, forts, and other dated events over time.
Route and movement stories
Show routes, migrations, campaigns, trade, and flows over time.
Custom territory stories
Draw and animate historical territories over time.